A review by tessa_talks_books
The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

4.0

One-word review:  Angsty-fun

Emojis: 🥺🫠🤨🥰

Rating: 4 🌟s

The Top Ten things that stood out to me about The Breakup Pact:

• I adore the cover! It's the perfect confectionary creation for a fun summer read.
• The epilogue is a fitting ending for the story. It's everything I hoped it would be and more.
• I don't know about a tea and scone shop on the boardwalk. Usually, you find cold beverages, not hot, on a beach's boardwalk, so that was a little strange to me.
• The use of social media in the breakup and fake dating stories is not just current, it's also incredibly appropriate. It adds a layer of authenticity to the narrative, making it more relatable to the readers.
• I love the fake dating trope. It's fun, creative, and full of delicious angst.
• June's relatability and her deep friendship with Sana are the heart of The Breakup Pact. The author's skillful character development makes them feel like real people you might know, rather than characters in a book.
• While the pacing of The Breakup Pact was slower than I typically prefer, it was in line with the childhood-friends-to-lovers storyline. This pace, while not my usual cup of tea, added depth to the characters and their relationships.
• I loved the setting! It feels so quaint and coastal, which is my absolute favorite setting.
• I had a hard time with Levi. I didn't necessarily feel he was any better for June than her ex-boyfriend.  I couldn't connect or sympathize with his choices.
• The aspect I loved best about The Breakup Pact is the poignant understory. It's a surprising element that brings depth to the current tale, keeping the readers engaged as the characters grow and develop through their grief over June's sister's death.